Samuel Ralston & Hannah Ayers both of Mt. Pleasant township, Washington Co PA married July 17, 1853 at James F. Browns Hotel in the borough performed by George W. Bice JP.Brooke Co VA.In census 1880 Hancock co WV__Samuel Ralston 54 (1826) b PA & Hannah (Ayers) 50 – Andrew 22 (1858), Saml 20 (1860), Mary B. 18, Elizabeth 14, George 12, Amanda 9In 1850 census Brooke Co VA p. 320, Benjamin Ralston 16 River man b. in VA ********Sept 10, 1859 Benjamin Ralston 25 s/o Andrew & Sarah Ralston of Hancock co VA, (b.abt 1834?)Married to Susan Garasin 20 d/o Joseph & Catherine Garasin of MarylandTimothy H. Ralston & Jane Morehead married 11-29-1846 Carroll Co OH…. Vol 1, Carroll Co OH early Marriages 1833-1849.. James Ralston & Mary Snodgrass married 23 Jan 1812 Ohio Co VA by Jas. Hughes1810 census Ohio Co VA James Ralston, who m Mary ?James will 5-6-1815 Ohio Co VA= Dev. Mary & Ebenezer Ralston. ?James in Wellsburg VA 1820 census; 1850 census Ohio Co VA #662/691= John Snodgrass 67 & Rebecca & family & Mary Ralston 95 PA (= b. abt. 1755**) Lavinder Yates 23__Pleasant Co WV County Deaths 1865-1882 =2-29-1868 Rolston, Agnes 42 b. Ireland w/o G.W. Rolston- Andrew Ralston AB 1782-6 Greenbrier Co WV will book 1 up to 1833,Andrew INV 8-26-1782, App 9-22-1782 ~~Monroe Co WV. James Ralston, will 6-1849, dev Mary Wife James & Mathew sons, Mathew LS 11-1840,Mathew will 10-1840 Dev. Jas W. Mathew, nephews Melindy Walker, Ann P. Margaret, Mary J. nieces.Mathew Set 6-16-18451930 May 1, 1930, The Free Press Standards, Carroll Co OH, -Joseph Morehead.-Mrs. Eva Hackney was called to Pittsburgh, PA Monday following the death of her brother Joseph Morehead, A retired engineer of the PA railroad.~~~~~~~~Will index of Washington Co PA = Ralston's (*=copies I have) in date order;Index 1781-1900, name, date on index, will book #, page, #, township, date on will, names listed;John =1816 ~3- 115- = of Canton twp, wife Mary, James, Samuel, William, John, Robert, Alexander & Adam. Dau Sally Gorly?? & 2 sons in laws_____________________Ralph =1824~4-94- = Nov 1824, of Donegal twp, wife Martha sons George, John, James.Samuel =1824~ 4-38- = ? Samuel P. 7 WB 34, 28 Sept 1812- probate 18 Feb 1824 Exec, Mathew Morrow farmer of Wash. PA, Wm Ralston Blacksmith of Pitts PA. Wit Joseph Porter, & John McBlu of Pitts PA. Benf brothers James, Wm, Robt, Adam, Alex & another brother living but not named? Sisters Sally, Elizabeth & Jane. Peggy McPherson to get bed that came with Mary. Codicil dated Sept 28, 1812, Wit Alex McCauth, James Ralston Jr. Joseph =1825~ 4-129 – of Wash co Pa, listed wife Eleanor, 3 sons, William, eldest daus Rebecca McGoghlin, Ann Ililes, Lizze, Jane & younger sons Paul & Joseph. Brother in law John REED.Wit ? _________Buried at the Lower Buffalo cemetery which is in Brooke co VA*.Mary =1825~ 4- 169- =Canton Twp, dated 16 Feb 1824- probate 21 May 1825- exec Betsy Ralston Wit Hugh Allison, Thomas McKee husband decd) John Ralston Benf son decd Sam’l Ralston dau Betsy. John =1828~ 4-374- = of Buffalo twp, Oct 16 1828- James, John & Joseph all sons of his bro James Ralston & Esther Queary, equal shares 2 lots in Caldwell town to William & John Ralston. James sons Sr? appoints John McMillian Esq & James Ralston jr. exec. Wit Robert Wilson & Alexander REED. Eleanor =1829~ 4-468- = 21 Sept 1829 –Nov 11 1829- all the property that fell in to my hands since the death & appraisement of my husband Joseph Ralston, wit William Irwin & Thomas George. Tisly, Anny, Jean, Rebecka, William, Paul, Joseph, my brother John Reed. ½ of crop in barn & ½ of crop now in the ground. Witness;___________*Archibald = 1831~ 4-576 =of Hanover twp, 25 Mar 1831 3 sons William, John & Nathaniel, 4 dau Mary Ferguson, Jean Kern, (Kerr?) Betsy Rob? /Robb? Sally, Mary Canton. Josiah =1833~ 5-70- = a James?? 2 Jan 1833 of Claysville, wife Susanna, bro George & bro in law John McMillan. Witness_________________George =1842~ 6-135- of Donegal twp, 1842 Isabella & oldest son Ralph, parents Ralph & Martha Wit, Charles McRoberts & John McMillin. Joseph =1846~ 6-416- * of Buffalo twp, wife Esther Jane, 2 kids William Wilson & Mary Elizabeth, guardianship of his 2 children to father-in-law John Wilson of Perry Co OH. Witness___Samuel =1851~ 7-190- = - have this info somewhere** need to check for it? kd..*James = 1856`~ Vol. 7 p. 534 = ? THESE 5 listed in another index listing sent email to me?*John = 1864 ~Vol. 8 p 514 = I don’t have copies or abstracts of these?? Ask dale for abstracts?*Mary = 1857 ~ Vol. 7 p 610 =*William = 1850 ~ Vol. 7 p 101 =*William F. 1896 ~ Vol 15, p 470 =Matilda =1859~ 8-116- =of Fallowfield twp, niece Martha L. Ralston, Martha?? Conley, Martha R. Kiddo, sister- in law Jane Rebecca Ralston, nephew Samuel Ralston vol of Henry commentary, nephew Harvey Ralston, niece Margaret T. a silver teaspoon, nephew William H. Ralston, bro William F. Stock in Mohogongala (sp?), sister Sarah William, Margaret Kiddo decd sister Mary McVay & Eliza R ?Patton. ? Pattern? * (Rev. Samuel’s Ralston’s line* kd)Elizabeth = 1863~ 8-457- =Ralph =1890~ 13-234-=William = 1893~ 14- 194- = of W. Middletown Wash Co PA died 6 Mar 1893 will Bk 19 p 194-195 6 Sept 1883- Mar 31 1893, wife Jennie E. Ralston exec, Wit Jas Patterson & Jno A. Snodgrass.Rebekah H. =1896~15- 467 will book B p 467 Ralston Williams, DR. Hamilton, WH Alexander William F. 15- 470- 1896= late of Fallowfield Twp died 25 day of Nov 1896, of Mingo cemetery, leaves 2 kids James H.Ralston & Margaret L. Ralston remainder of property livestock farm implements & *wheeled vehicles & 30 acres farm near John Hamilton, Joseph Gamble, Jefferson Dickey & others. Mentions 4 children, Samuel F. Ralston, James H. Ralston & Margaret L. & William H. (Rev. Samuel’s line.)~Washington Co PA early marriage index= Western Pa gen Soc published;Ralston male- & bride = sources can be found in-Ralston & Margaret Dunlap= keyhole KEXXII 170 & Keyhole KEII 6?___ & Catharine McAdoo WB6-63= Abstracts of Wash Co will book Vol. 6 p 63?___ & Mary Ritchey OC-G260 = Abstracts of wash Co Orphans Court Vol. & pageAndrew & Ann Allison OC E-77 = " Orphans courtDavid & Mary Ritchey EX III-60 Examiner Records Newspaper Vol. 3 1847-1868David & Mary Ritchey TA 1= History of United Pres Congr of West Middleton PA by Rev Samuel TaggartJames & Martha Mackey OC-F 43 Orphans court abstractsJames & Mary McCall WB 6-110 = Abstracts of Wash Co PAJohn & Sarah Boyd EXII 61 = Examiner Records newspaper Vol. II 1836- 1847John & Margaret White IM 1806-29 = IAMS Genealogy birth, marr & deathsJohn & Margaret White PA 1853-78 = Vital Statistics Wash Co Marriages Reco group 26, rolls 149 + 150Johathan & Elizabeth McNary WB _7 152= Abstracts willsRobert & Mary Ralston WB 7-31 = Abstracts of WillsSamuel & Hannah Ayers BC 10= Marriages & Relief of the Poor Geo W. Brice 1840-1856Samuel & Martha Tucker WB 4-87= Abstracts Vol. 4 p 87Thomas & Jane Tweed EXII 145= Examiner Records newspaper Vol. II p 145Thomas & Jane Tweed OC F 104 = Orphans Court AbstractsThomas & Mary Yates OB 243 = Wash Observer newspaper 1894 - ** ^Amer Rev lineage books Thomas 1812-94 married 1847 Mary Yates 1821-94 dau Jeanette b. 1852William & Margaret Gilchrist EXII 103= Examiner Records Vol. II p 103William & Jane Eliz McClure TA-4 = History of United Pres Congregation of West Middleton (1870?)William & Patzy McCohern IM 180-9 = IAMS CollectionWilliam & Patzy McCohern MB3 Wash Co Marriage Bonds 1803-1827females= Need to find out who they married???Elizabeth Rallston p 53, Jane 143, Martha 139, Rebecca 151Ralston, Agness 117, Amanda Enda 47, Ann 106, Anna M. 20, Betzy 184, Eliza 167, Eliza Ann 65, Elizabeth 167, Janetta M. 23, Jean 111, Margaret 112, 221, 229, Martha 116, Mary 68, 147, 177, Rebekah 141, Sarah 105, 229, Susanna 133. ******************1780 census PA statewide Index compiler Diane Stimmons Salt lake city. P146 Ralstons; Co, Twp__blank Phil WhitemarshAlexander Cumb MiddletonDavid BDFD BarreeDavid Cumb MilifordDavid Cumb W.P. ?James CHST NorthamptonJames CHST VincentJames CHST AllenJohn CHS TVJohn CHST WC = West CalmJohn CHST AllenJohn CHST YorkJohn CHST FawnRobert Lancaster BartSamuel NHTN AL = Northampton Allen twpWidow York HB ? = Handover? **Where is this?Wm CHST: West Calm1779 Tax list York co PA p. 105, PA Archives 3rd series, John Ralston Fawn twp 100 acres 2 horses & 3 cattleWidow Ralston Hamiltonban twp, (now Adams) 169 acres no stock.1790 PA CensusJohn Allegheny p. 18 213 *taken from Washington co PAJohn Esq. Chester Vincent p. 72 312Robert Esq. Chester Vincent p. 8 244David Cumberland p. 77 115Paul Lancaster Colerain p.129, 654Jonathan Luzerne p. 149, 224James Northampton Allen p. 168 223John Northampton Allen p. 68, 345William (Grocer S) Philadelpha, p. 225, 144 Chestnut street.Wm (Gman) Philadelpha p. 242 1-1Robert Wash co p. 254 522Saml Wash co p. 25, 11? 4 or 6?/Wm North Huntington p. 265. 334David York Chanceford, p 269 614John York Fawn p. 272 1021798 Washington Co PA Direct Tax list Archibald- Hanover, James -DonegalJohn -Canton, John -Cecil, John -Canton, John -Hanover, Robert -Cecil, Samuel -Nottingham.? Joseph of Smith???1800 census index of PA Ralston in Wash Co PA un 10/10-16/16-26/26-45/of 45 & up/same for femalesArchibald 798 20010-10200-00James 711 22010-22010-00James 845 01010-50010-00James 727 10010-20100-00John 711 00010-20100-00John 719 12101-00201-00---oldest male is 45 & UPJohn 798 10101-00011-00---oldest male is 45 & upJohn 727 00010-00010-00Joseph 711 00010-00010-00**oldest male is age 26-45Robert Jr. 727 10010-10010-00----oldest male is 26-45Robert Sr. 727 00001-00001-00---oldest male is 45 & upRev .Samuel 834 00010-20100-00~~~~~~1810 census Washington co PA M252-57 Hopewell twp 52-2 Joseph Ralston 01010-41010 sheet 614 & 615 = who is this??53-32 “ William Ralston 20010-20010 Canton twp, 18-40 Samuel Ralston 00010-00000Nottingham twp 73-25 Samuel Ralston 11020-21110 sheet 656 & 657 = believe this is the REV.Donegall twp 106-5 Ralph Ralston 21001-00001Buffalo 58—2, James Rolston 00100-00100“ 58-13 James Rosstan ? 12011-01111 “ 58-15 James Rolston 00010-10010Hanover 44-19 John Ralston 20001-40010Hanover 44-20 Archibald Ralston 21001-31010 = buried in Kings Creek cem Beaver co PA.44-46 & 48 John Tucker jr. & John Tucker SRCecil twp, 23b 30 James Ralston 41010110100Cecil twp 23b 31 Robert Ralston 22010400100~~~~1820 Census index for Washington Co PAJ. p 150 Buffalo twp, James 150 Buffalo, John 150 Buffalo Ralph 147 Donegal, Rev Samuel 183 NottinghamWilliam 141 Hopewell twp, J. Ralton J. 138 Hopewell ??William Ralson 222 Hanover John Rolston 222 Hanover G. Ralsont 194 Cecil~~~~1830 Census Washington Co PA= Andrew p 245, in Chartiers twp 2m u 5, 1m 15-20, 1m 20-30, 1m 30-40, 1f 10-15, 1f 20-30Archibald p. 340 Hanover twp 1m 15-20, 1m 20-30, 1m 60-70, 1 f 20-30, 1f 50-60 * Rev VETRebecca p. 340, Hanover twp 2m 10-15, 1m 20-30, 1f 15-20, 1 f 20-30, 1 f 60-70William p. 346, Hanover twp 1m u 5, 2m 5-10, 1m 30-40, 1f u5, 1f 20-30, 1f 30-40George p. 294, Donegal 3m u 5, 1m 30-40, 1f 10-15, 1 f 15-20, 1 f 50-60James p 308 Buffalo twp * I only found 2 James listed below will have to check on this one?James 302, DonegalJames 239 Cecil 1m 15-20, 1m 30-40, 1m 60-70& the other James? 1m 15-20, 1m 30-40, 1m 60-70, 1 f 20 -30,, 1f 30-40Samuel 165 Nottingham ? 1m 10-15, 3m 15-20, 1m 20-30, 1m 80-90/ 1f 40-50, 2f 50-60, 1f 80-90, ?Rev Samuels family maybe?? He had his mother Ann Ralston buried there 80 yrs old, no dates...& wife Rachel FergusonWilliam 286 HopewellWilliam 287 Hopewell on the film I found Wm p? 2m u 5, 2m 5-10, 2m 20-30, 1m 40-50 1f 5-10, 1f 15-20, 2f 20-30, 1f 50-60William 1 m u 5, 1m 5-10, 1m 20-30, 1 f 15-20, 1f 20-30.~~~~~~1840 Washington Co PA index-Andrew p. 213, Hopewell twpWilliam p 206 HopewellGeorge p 202, DonegalJames p 243 BuffaloJames 160 CecilJohn 160 Cecil R. p 238 ChartierJohn 30 Hanover, William 30, HanoverSusannah 193 Claysville**1850 census of Washington Co Pa. Cecil twp. 56-56-Thomas Ralston 38, $2500 b. in PA (1812) Mary A. 29, Andrew 2, William White 1460-60 John Ralston 45 $4000 farmer , wife Elizabeth 47, 10?-101 John Ralston 49 miller $6000 , wife Rachel 32, June or Jane 10In Hopewell twp 6 Aug 1850 93-96 Paul Ralston 36, Catharine 29, Joseph A. 6, one male cant read it 3, William 1/ 12 265- 207- Thomas Ralston 26, Jane 26, William 3, Robert 1, Margaret 50, William 71154 - Ann Allison no age given, Andrew Ralston 47, Thos A. 23, James T. 21, Nancy E. 17, Andrew 14, David H. 12, Ann M. 7, William W. 4.In Hanover 40-40 William 54, Martha 52, Archibald 22, Robert 20, Jane 17, Margaret 14, Martha 11, 41-41 Can't make out first name? Ralston 25, Mary 21, Martha 1,In North Strabane dated 29 Aug 1850= James Ralston 40, Harness Maker 200 b. PA wife Mary 34, Sarah 12, James 5, William Wilson 21 studding for MinistryIn West Middlebrook 66- James Ralston 22 b. in PA Chair maker, living in home of Alex Wh??tta?? 30 ... shoemaker b. in Oh his family also listed there.In Buffalo Twp 17 Sept 1850 156-157 James Hamilton, 70, Martha 45, Eleanor Taylor 35,Caroline 17, Theodore 6, Robert 4, Mary 2 Elizabeth Hamilton 4.157-158 John Ralston 37, Eliza 27, Nancy J. 6, Eliza ? 13159 James Ralston 66,(b. abt 1784**)-Nancy(??)58, James 24, Margaret 21, Rachel 16 or 14, James 12160-168 David Mitchell 33?,Sarah 26.In Carol twp p. 4544 20 Aug 1850 William Ralston 33 b. in PA, Rebecca 32, Samuel 11, James H. 6, Martha 3, Margaret 1, Matilda 44, Samuel Ralston 93 b. in Ireland***PROB the Rev Samuel of Mingo creek..?Cross Creek Twp p. 925 Hough Ferguson 36, Rebecca 35, William A. 10, James L. 8,Theodore S.? 6, Andrew L 4, Mary ?F. Ralston 14, ?? 32, a m, Eliza 32.In Peters twp 30 Aug 1850 Samuel Ralston 47, Phoebe 52, John 12, James 9, Phoebe 7, Moses R. Fuggert 13, Nancy McClain 20, ** This Samuel b. Dec 25, 1801- d. Dec 12 1855 Canonsburg, m Jan 21 1833, Venice PA to Phoebe May b. Aug 20, 1796 Venice Pa d. Dec 29, 1862 Canonburg, d/o John May b. 1760 & Phoebe Ross b. 1768**DAR records online ancestory.com free search 2000..p. 976 Donegal twp. 24 Sept 1850 Washington CO PA 43-43 Isabella Ralston 40 $2500 David 21, James 19 chair maker, Martha 18, George 14, Elizabeth J. 13, John 10, Susannah 744-44 neighbors: Martha Craig 62, James " 34, Charles 23/25, Margaret 23.52-52 Robert Graham 70, Sarah 60, John 32, Robert 30, Mary ?6, Sarah 26, Margaret 17.53-53 Ralph Realston ?95 or 25, Margaret 25, Elizabeth M. 1?.p.1010, 4 Oct 1850, 307-307 Catharine McAdoo 64 b. Ireland, Elizabeth 27. **note- Catharine McAdoo's daughter Catharine married Paul Ralston**(Paul Ralston listed in Wash co Pa as member of the Conventors church. history of twps.Paul has sons- Joseph, William & Paul?** what happened to them?West Finley Twp 18 Oct 1850 Washington Co PA197- Sarah Smith 63, John 16, Rebecca J. 1 ?, James 12, Analia 10201-201 William Cochran 35, Cabinet maker, Mary 35, James 16, John 13, Mary E. 10, William 8, Milton 5, Malita 1Canton twp Washington Co PA178- James Logan 56, b. Ireland, Mary 50, PA, Sarah 26, Samuel 22, Hugh 18, John 16, Thomas 14, Lewis 10, Mary 6, Margaret 3.179-180 William Logan 24 farmer Elizabeth 29, Samuel 9, 164-165 Sarah Smith 65, Elizabeth 37, Sarah 34, Samuel 22, Mary E. 5165-166 Simon Wilson & family166-167 Robert Wilson 64, 8550, Jane 50, Abner 23, Rachel Anderson 40, 167-168 James Wilson 31, Isabella 21, Mary ?2, A_anda 9/12~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1860 Washington Co PA census index; (email lookup from LAlomar638@aol.com May 1998)Andrew Ralston Independence p. 164 Elizabeth Cecil twp p 216 John Cecil p 209 Isabella Donegal p 353 James Chartiers p 271 Jane Chartiers p 271 Margaret- LOOK FOR OTHER PAGE 2 ~~~1870 census index of Washington Co PA name, age, birth state, township lived in Est on birth year by age listed…Martha 72 PA E. Fallowfield, Twp abt 1782Jeremiah 32 PA, E. Fallowfield twp 1838James 49 PA, E. Fallowfield twp. 1821David 42 PA W. Fallowfield twp, 1828Will 48 PA Fallowfield twp 1822Seth 17 PA W. Middlesex twp 1853 ** WHO IS THIS??George 34 PA Donegal twp 1836Isabella 62 PA Donegal twp 1808Joseph 54 WV Smith twp, 1816Joseph 79 WV Hanover twp, 1791 Hannah, Jane 7 & Joseph 5Nancy 41 OH Buffalo twp 1829Nancy 78 PA Buffalo twp, 1792Paul 57 PA Independence Twp 1813Samuel 44 WV Robinson twp 1826Thomas 46 PA Hopewell twp, 1824Wm 23 PA Hopewell twp 1847John 54 PA Washington Twp. 1816~~~~~~~~~~~Index to Wills in Westmoreland Co. PA, 1773-1896 Vol. 1-9 by Bob & Mary Closson1792 Robert Ralston 1-042 will 90, 17 May 1792, of Hempfield Co of Wash wife Jean,son Robert, bro William son Jerimiah.1811 David 1-2591818 John 1-432 wife Margaret son William, Robert, James 2 dau Peggy & Mary1819 Allen 1-4481821 Robert 2- 046 Of Allegheny twp, wife Ann, Margaret & Polly James of Salem exec & John _?1828 Robert 2-212 of Salem wife Martha dau Jane mentions brother in law John Craig1840 Mathew 3-010*1851 William 3-2881883 John 3-1831884 Margaret 3-183George Ralston 5th corporal in Company K 140th PA Vol. in Civil War, captured as prisoner & held till Lee’s surrender d. Aug 28, 1874 buried at Claysville Cemetery of Donegal Twp Washington Co. PA Died from ConsumptionWestmoreland Co PA 1800 Census- Ralston, name, page, census data.David p93. 00100-00010-00John 1193, 03010-20110-00Robert 1223, 00101-10100-00 Robert 1193, 010100-30010-00Armstrong co ; David 203- 00100-00100-00Mifflin Co. William Ralsto? 515, 30100-20100-00Philidelphia Co. Robert, 14, 00010-21010-00Huntington Co. – John 164, 00110-0001-10Northampton Co. Widow of Jonathan 523, 02101-100301-00James 523, 00210-30110-00Lancaster Co. - Paul 170, 20010-10100-00Paul 523, 11411-01001-00Bucks Co. -Issaac 295, 21200-10100-10Chester Co. – Joseph = NEED TO GET THIS DATA_____KD~~~~~~~~Early wills of Ohio- Ralston Wills;Andrew 1-1827 JF wb2 p156 cpjfp.28 Andrew & Sophia?Andrew w 1829 WR wb3p 40 bx15#4 check for this one??Benjamin E 1818 RS c6643David E 1821 BU ab1p 309 check for this one?David E 1824 JF cpjbp 170 check for this one?David E 1841 MN c1159Esther E 1833 GU aedap 9James E 1829 GU aedap 23Joseph W 1828 BE wb D p 90* have this one* buried at the Crapapple graveyardMcCoy E 1813 GA wb1 & 2 p 266Robert dd 1824 AD acd 8-10 1824Robert E 1848 BR C 7790Robert of Philadelphia PA W 1845 HM wb8 p 158 ca 6100Robert W 18-5 RS c 7031Thomas E 1850 AD 1b10p 94 ACD 4-17-1850William of Washington Co PA E 1849 MW c 48 check on this one?-------/OO\-----Yoo Hoo- where are you lil ancestor?John Ralston of Richland co OH, will abstract 1813- 1873,– 6 Aug 1859- 30 March 1865 John Ralston of Franklin twp RW3 p88, Daughter Jane Ralston, Dau Rachel Moore, Cassiah Sheffler, dau Margaret Gable? Gamble??, Christinna Maxim, son George, son Paul, Mary Jane widow of son Joseph Ralston $1.00 to grandsons John & Joseph Ralston- sons of Joseph deceased $500.00 each when of age, an equal share of estate not willed at deceased of testator. Joseph Henry Gable $100.00 ~~~1850 census Richland Fanklin twp, p 304-305- #21 21 John Ralston 70 b. PA (ca 1780)Martha 65 b. PA - Jane 40 b. PA~1860 census= info would be helpful to see age listed on it ** ~~ Zeiters cemetery in Richland Co OH John Ralston d. Mar 7, 1865 (est 1780) 85 yrs 8 mt 3 days husband of Martha Reed –Their Son Joseph b. abt 1812 in PA d. abt 1859 maybe in Calif- married Mary Moore b. Dec 13, 1838 Mansfield OH & d. 1927 Luther OK, Her daughter Margareet Ellen married 1st Henry Bathurst in 1858 Sananadoa ?sp?) Iowa2nd to Zara Coston Clark in Lawrence Douglas Co KS…~~~*IGI listing on a Hugh Ralston son of Hugh Ralston C 15 Aug 1847 in Northampton, Co PA******Mount Bethel Presbyterian Church (0535071 – 0430 batch #)- need to follow up & check into this HUGH?~~~Andrew Ralston a farmer from Fallowfield Township, Washington Co PA & married April 1863 to Rebecca Buchanan Scott had 2 daughters Nancy A. Ralston born 28 Sept 1867 in Osage City Kansas & Alice May Ralston born 1869. 1.Nancy married Louis Merchant Dagg on 10 June 1886 she d. 26 Dec 1956 in Somerset PA She had 18 grandchildren & 25 great grandchildren. 2.Alice May born 1869 was a milliner, She married 1 Robert McKee, 2nd Michael Yochum, 3 Clarence J. Bebout. Rebecca married George H. Klinefelter abt 1870 & they had a daughter Eva. Rebecca sold property in Claysville Washington Co PA she had inherited from her farther Joseph Scott = will book 14, p 120 Rebecca’s younger brother Joseph T. Scott was born 3 Jan 1845, died in Barely, Osage Co Kansas on 14 April 1924. *Rebecca d/o Joseph & Elizabeth Cozad Scott, Joseph b. 12 May 1808 d. 1 Jan 1893 info from Marcie Banks in New Wilmington PA July 1998, = DGBSR@prodigy.netNancy Elizabeth Ralston born 1867 m before 1888 to Louis Merchant Dagg in Wash PA d. 1956 there. Nancy obituary said she was a member of a pioneer Washington Co family. (Karen unsure which side?)Her parents were Andrew Ralston no dates & Rebecca Scott Ralston Klinefelter b. 1841 d. 1896.Nancy had 6 children; Homer Ralston Dagg b. 1888 her husbands grandfather, David Scott Dagg b. 1893, Alan Dagg b. 1896, Louis Merchant Dagg jr. b. 1899, John E. Dagg b. 1910, Mildred Dagg Eastman Dunning b. 1901. Karen Dagg 8828 Glen Lane, Tulsa OK 74131= 918-224-6293 email DAGGWOODS@aol.comBurlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage Co, KS Andrew Ralston d. 22 Mar 1868, age 31 yrs 6 mo 9 days born at West Middleton, PA (b. est 1837)Sue H. Ralston d. Jan 1871 IR onlyhttp://www.interment.net/data/us/ks/osage/burl/burlingame_r.htm found online 5/7/01State OF West Va. In the County Court. Will Book C page 102, County of Hancock towit; Feb 8th 1922 towit on this 8 day of February 1922 Mary H. Ralston & resident of Hancock County WV presented to the Clerk of the County Court a paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Alexander Ralston deceased late of Hancock County WV with a codicil thereto and at this same time came M.E. Ralston one of the subscribing witness to said paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Alexander Ralston deceased. And on his solemn oat says that the signed said paper writing at the request of the testator Alexander Ralston deceased and in his presence I* in the presence of E.F Warwick the other subscribing witness to said paper writing purporting to be the alast will and testament of Alexander Ralston deceased, and that they believed him to be in sound mind and disposing memory to the best of their knowledge and belief and that they heard him declare said paper writing to the best of their knowledge and they heard him declare said paper writing to be his last will and testament and at the same time came Thomas C. Wheeler and ? Geo H. Wilson the two subscribing witnesses to the codicil thereto of the last will and testament of Alexander Ralston deceased and on their solemn oath say that they signed said paper writing with the codicil thereto in the request of the testator Alexander Ralston deceased and in his presence and in the presence of each other and that they heard him declare the said paper writing to be his last will and testament with the codicil thereto , and that they believed him to be in sound mind and disposing memory to the best of their knowledge and belief and it appearing from said paper writing that Mary H. Ralston was named as Executrix therein and that she not be required to furnish bond in her fiduciary capacity, the clerk after hearing all of the testimonies and the matters arising on said application of the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Alexander Ralston deceased with the codicil thereto doth hereby admit said paper writing to probate and record for the true last will and testament of Alexander Ralston, deceased, with the codicil thereto Robert R. Hobbs, ClerkWill =In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Alexander Ralston, Do make and publish this my last will and Testament viz; Item 1st; I will and desire that first of all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate, and as soon after my deceased is practicable.Item 2nd I will and bequeath to each of my three children, Roena, wife of John Shubrooks, Elizabeth Jane, wife of Curtis Cable, and Samuel W. Ralston each the sum of Five dollars. Item 3rd, I will devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary H. Ralston, all the rest and residue of my estate, of every kind, name and nature, real personal or mixed, wheresoever and whatsoever the same may be including the farm of 141 acres on which we reside situated in Hancock County in the state of West Virginia, all to be hers absolutely. I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife, Mary H. Ralston as Executrix of this my last will and testament without bond and direct the omission of the taking of any inventory or appraisement of my estate. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of Nov AD 1899. Alexander Ralston seal,Signed sealed and acknowledged by Alexander Ralston as his last will and testament in our presence by us signed as witnesses in his presence and at his request the day and year last aforesaid. W.F. Warwick ME. Ralston witness.I Alexander Ralston of New Cumberland WV now being sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do hereby add thin to my last will and testament dated 8th day of Jan 1918 and witnessed by as a codicil thereto for the purpose of ratifying and confirming said will as written and to avoid any disputes which may hereafter arise and for the purpose of revoking and making null and void any other papers purporting to be my last will which may or might appear after my decease. Witness my hand and seal this 8dth day of January 1918 = Testator Alexander RalstonAt the request of Alexander Ralston we have subscribed our names to this codicil to him last will and testament as witness that the same is made in proper form and in accordance with his desire. Thos C. Wheeler & George H. Wilson witnesses. State of WV county of Hancock two wit- I Robert JR. Robb’s clerk of the county court of the county aforesaid do certify that the forgoing writing is a true copy of the last will and testament o Alexander Ralston deceased, together with the order admitting same to probate and record which was duly admitted to record on this the 8th day of Feb 1922. Barbara Gow Gardner died at the home of C.C. Caleb in Bellaire at 9:00 Sat evening in the 87th year of age. Death being due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Gardner was born in Hancock Co later removed to Steubenville; she lived in this city about 6 years living in Patterson addition to Elm Grove and 3 months prior taken to home of relatives in Bellair. Mrs Gardner was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Dawlston of Harvest Cove her husband having preceded her death about 4 years ago. The following brothers and sisters survive. Mrs. Margaret Smith of Harvest Cove. Mr. Alexander Ralston of Kings Creek, Mr. George Rawlston of Toronto OH & William & Frances Rawlston both of Harvest Cove, one brother {in Law?} James Gow is a resident of this city. No arrangements have been made for the funeral but the remains will be laid at rest near the old homestead at Harvest Cove WV If born in 1817 from age in 1850 census & 87 yrs old when she died this could be in 1904 obitNewspaper Obituaries sent to me from Bill Ralston of Pittsburgh, PA- from his files collected over many years- most have no dates on them. James Ralston our Grandfather-James Ralston died Dec 25th 1909 at his home near Pleasant Valley Church in Hancock co WV. The deceased was born in Greene Co PA in 1828 but had resided in the neighborhood in which he died for the past 50 years. James Ralston was widely known for his uprightness, integrity and his love for his fellowmen. He was a man who had the respect of all the neighborhood in which he resided. He leaves the following to mourn his loss; His widow & 10 children & 2 sisters Mrs. Thomas Lowey of Burgettstown is a sister. Funeral services where held in Pleasant Valley ME Church of which the deceased was a consistent member. Interment in the Three Springs Cemetery Monday Dec 27th Mrs. Sarah Ralston (Beloved wife of deceased above) Mrs. Sarah Ralston died at the home of son in law Mr. George Plance in South Burgettstown on Wed nite, Dec 27 1916 aged 84 yrs she had been in ill health for sometime, Mrs. Ralston was born in Hancock Co WV & lived there in said county all her live until she came to Burgettstown seven years ago. Her husband who was James Ralston died 7 years ago. She was the mother of 11 children, eight of who survive as follows; John B. Ralston of Steubenville Ohio, Dallas Ralston of Cleveland OH, Mrs. George Plance of South Burgettstown, Mrs. Viola Walsmith of New Staitsville OH, Mrs. Julia Truax of Hancock Co WV, Mrs. George Plance of Florence PA, Mrs. John Virtue of Florence PA & Mrs. James Cameron of Fairview, Hancock co WV. 1 sister Mrs. Margaret Craven of Cincinnati OH survives & 2 sisters in law, Mrs. Susan Lowry of Burgettstown, PA & Mrs. James Ayers of Hickory PA. To the friends who mourn the death of their mother you have my sympathy though fortunately for you your mother lived to guide the footsteps of her children, until manhood & womanhood. Years had crowned their intellect with judgment & fixed moral principles. It can truly be said that in the training of her family in the church, in the social circle she always did her duty nobly and was always pleasant & agreeable to all with whom she came in contact. Ripened in years and fully prepared for another state of existence. She passes on how to enjoy the reward of a live well spent on earth. Rest Spirit lives; she is the same good women that we know so well here. Funeral services were held Thursday evening at 7:30 conducted by Rev Hays at the Presbyterian Church. Funeral was held Friday morning. Interment at the Three Springs Cemetery…John B. Ralston 88, died in his daughters Mrs. Benjamin Hisey of 1434 Belleview Blvd. With whom he made his home. At 9:30 pm Sunday, Death was attributed to a heart attack. Born in West VA Aug 16, 1862 he was the son of the late James & Sarah Ralston. Mr. Ralston was married 66 years ago last Christmas to the former Alice Anne Ralston who survives. Besides his widow & his daughter, he leaves 3 sons Wesley & Howard Ralston of Steubenville & Elmer Ralston of Carrollton. 7 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. A sister Mrs. Viola Walsmith of Florence PA & a brother Dallas Ralston of St. Clairsville. OH 3 daughters & 3 sons preceded him in Death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday in the Burford Funeral Home, Rev Charles W. Fulton will officiate. Burial will be made in Three Springs Cemetery Weirton. Jeremiah Ralston one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this county, died at his home in Butler district on Saturday morning Nov 8, at 1 o’clock. Mr. Ralston was a man of the richest integrity, had was strictest and integrity? And was social and kind with all his neighbors and friends, and very hospitable in his own home. He was one of the old landmarks? Are fast passing away and one of those? Hard working farmers, which make a good community. The love and respect in which he was held by the people was shown by the large concourse which attended his funeral which was held on Sunday Nov 12 it being perhaps the largest funeral ever held in Butler district, the interment being made at Three Springs cemetery Deceased was 77 years of age, and has always resided in Hancock col. Jerry Jeremiah Ralston b. 1825- d. 8 Nov 1903 married Jane Brice d/o Ephraim Brice & Frances Kinney..May 8, 1934/ Mrs. Sarah I. MarquisMrs. Sarah I (Ralston) Marquis was born on Kings Creek, Hancock County, and W.VA on November 3, 1820, died in the early morning of December 8, 1904. She had been an invalid for several years. Mrs. Dr. Marquis was the daughter of Robert and Nancy Ralston. She was brought up in the Presbyterian Church, with which she united in early life; was united in marriage to Dr. S. F. Marquis, of Cross Creek in April 1840 who died in California in 1858. Since that time she has lived a widow. Their home for many years was in New Cumberland, W.VA. where she had many dear friends. Later in life she lived in Steubenville Ohio. She went to Kansas in the summer of 1890 and made her home with Mr. And Mrs. George R. Cooper. She placed her letter in the Presbyterian Church of Wamego and attended when she was able. She retained all her mental faculties and could converse on any subject, although a great sufferer during all her long and useful life. She was faithful and as time passed on and life brought to her sorrow as well as joy her faith grew stronger and her hope was bright. She often said she was willing to go and be with her precious Savior as she often expressed herself. She was the last of her generation and mourned the loss of many loved ones. Her seat was vacant and she is greatly missed by many here and elsewhere among friends of earlier days. But even the silence of the tomb cannot extinguish the light of her Christian influence. Just six months and one hour before her death Mr. Cooper was called away one she loved and one who had cared so tenderly for her in her declining years. Death to God’s children is but the beginning of a new life. She died and was buried from the home of Mrs. Cooper, her niece. Funeral services held in the Presbyterian Church and conducted by her pastor, W.H. Course, assisted by Revs Fousman Wood and Louis. She was tenderly laid away in the Wamego cemetery Thus ended a long and beautiful Christian Life. Sleep in Jesus, blessed sleep. ? which none ever wake to weep. E.J.S.C.First line is hard to read on this obit- here is what I can make out- A ? its opportunities ? aunt ? Marquis which took place last week at the home of her niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper at Wamego Kansas, Mrs. Marquis whose maiden name was Ralston, was a native of Jefferson county and for a number of years made her home with Mr. Freshwater. About fifteen years ago she removed to Kansas where she remained until her death. Her husband died many years ago. No children survive her own family. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church of this place and a highly respected woman. Rev. R. M. Freshwater of Cleveland is a nephew. She was buried on Saturday. Mrs. Josephine Cable- Mrs. Josephine Cable widow of the late Thomas Cable of Oakland and one of the oldest and most highly respected resident of the county died on Thursday last after several weeks illness with grip aged 76 years. The deceased was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church. Three children survive: Clinton, Charles and Mrs. Rev. Harsha of Pittsburg. The funeral services were held at her late home on Saturday at 10 o’clock. Interment in the Three Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Julia Truax Dies at home in WeirtonMrs. Julius Truax 74 of Weirton Heights Weirton, died at her home at 5:30 am Monday following several months illness. She is survived by her husband, Charles Truax and the following children. George Truax, James Truax, Albert Truax, Lillian Truax, Bert Truax, Jess Truax, Walter and Lewis Truax. She was born in New Cumberland and had spent her entire life in Hancock County, W. VA. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at the home, with Rev. G. M. Conners, pastor of the First M.E. Church and Rev. W.F. Grafton of the Free Methodist church in charge. Interment in the Paris cemetery.Mrs. Jennie Lyons dies at Weirton Home. ~ Weirton, May 8 _ Mrs. Jennie Lyons 78 died Monday at the home of her daughter Frances Ralston, Main street, following an illness of complications. She was a native resident of Kings Creek district, Hancock County. She is survived by her husband Samuel Lyons, daughter Mrs. Francis Ralston sons Frank of Weirton Heights and Crawford of Charleston, brother Joseph Ralston of Hancock County and sister Mrs. William Walters of Burgettstown, PA. Five grandchildren also survive her. Funeral services will be held at 2p.m. Wednesday at the Ralston home with Rev. G. M Conner, pastor of the Cove Weir Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Interment in the Chestnut Ridge cemetery.Following a week of illness of pneumonia, Samuel S. Lyons, 81 of the late Virginia Ralston Lyons died Saturday morning at 5:20? Oat his home near the Pleasant Valley Church, Hancock County. He was born on Dec 22, 1854 in Washington county PA. He was a man of find character and was held in esteem by all who held his acquaintance. His death will be regretted by a host of friends. Surviving are three children Crawford Lyons of Charleston WV. Mrs. Francis Ralston Holidays Cove & Frank Lyons who resided with his father; five grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Ioha? Treed of Steubenville, and Miss Lily Lyons of Pittsburgh, and one brother Robert Lyons Weirton. WV. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Fancies Ralston? 650 Main Street Holidays Cove. Services will be in charge of the Rev King, pastor of the Pleasant Valley M.E. Church of which he was attendant, Interment will be held in Chestnut Ridge cemetery. *Samuel S. Lyons b. 28 Dec 1854, d. 1936 married Nancy Virginia Ralston d/o George Ralston & Martha Jane Morehead Ralston Bill Ralston’s 3rd Great Uncle)Mrs. Margaret Sanders who fell and broke her limb while coming downstairs the day before Thanksgiving died on Saturday morning? at 77 years. She ha d suffered greatly since her accident and death comes as a relief. Mrs. Sanders is ? and faithful worker in the Presbyterian church of which she had been a member for many years. She leaves one brother Hon. John Cunningham of East Liverpool and one son John and a daughter Mrs. Ade?? ? The funeral services were held at her late residence on Sunday afternoon. Rev Richeison officiating and interment took place Monday at Three Springs Cemetery.No dates on obit.May 6, 1944 Mrs. Lucy Work dies at Hospital Friday Mrs. Lucy Ralston Work of Paris PA died at Ohio Valley hospital Friday at 7; 45 pm She suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday evening when she was removed to the hospital. She never regained consciousness. She was born March 31 1860 at Red Mill in Hancock county WV where her father operated the mill. Her parents were Thomas H. and Rebecca Graham Ralston members of early and influential families of that section and both deceased. Her husband James D. Work died ten years ago, Surviving are two sons Fred at Pittsburgh, Charles at Home. One son James Clifford is deceased. Surviving also are a sister Miss Jennie Ralston of Paris, Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a member of the Cove Presbyterian Church the Woman’s Bible class and missionary and was a regular attending on the means of grace. She was held in high esteem in the community where she lived and her death will be a matter of regret to friends. OHIO TUESDAY OCTOBER- James Clifford Work died at his home 36233 Tallman avenue Holidays Cove, on Monday at 11 pm He had been in failing health for sixteen months and seriously ill one day. He was 47 years of age September 6, and was born at Florence, PA, a son of the late James Work. His mother, Mrs. Lucy Ralston Work survives and lives at Paris, PA. He was married October 22 1919 to Janet Denny of Rae. PA and they have resided at the Cove ever since. His widow and two daughters survive Erma, employed at the general offices of the Weirton Steel company and Mildred a Weir high student also two brothers, Fred at Pittsburgh and Charles at the Cove. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was employed in the electric Department at Weirton Steel Company. He was a veteran of the World war, serving overseas thirteen months, and he was gassed in the Argonne battle, He was a citizen of integrity who was respected by his fellow ma(n). Mrs. Clifford SmithMrs. Margaret Smith, wife of Clifford Smith of East Liverpool died in the hospital in that city today at 3:30 am. She had been in failing health for eight months and seriously ill since Saturday. She was born in Steubenville, and would have been 23 years of age July 31, 1942. Her father Frank Smith is deceased. Her mother Mrs. Jessie Dray Smith, survives and lives in Steubenville. She was married to Mr. Smith five years ago and her husband survives with a daughter Nancy Priscilla, and these brothers and sisters; Emmett and Helen Smith of Steubenville; James at Little Rock Ark. Frank in US Navy at Corpus Christi Tex; Merle, James and John at home in Steubenville. Lifelong Hancock Resident Dies at 93 (Aug 30, 1960) Miss Honor A Ralston 93, a lifelong resident of Hancock County died Tuesday at 5:45, at the Fox Nursing home in Chester. Born July 11, 1867 on the Ralston farm, near the Pleasant Heights Country Club, Weirton, she was the daughter of the late William Ralston and Elizabeth Owings Ralston. She was one of the oldest members of the county. She was a member of the Cove Christian Church in Weirton. She leaves a niece, Mrs. Patrick Bradley of Weirton and four nephews. Services will be held Friday at 1 pm at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland by the Rev. James Bailey of the Oakland United Presbyterian Church near Weirton. Burial will be in Chapel Hills Memorial Garden Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral home after 7 tonight. Mrs. John C. RalstonMrs. Mary C. Ralston 68 wife of John C. Ralston and resident of 1508 Clark avenue, Wellsville, died Tuesday afternoon in the East Liverpool City Hospital where she had been a patient since last Wednesday. Mrs. Ralston born in Decatur Indiana resided in Wellsville 43 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Loyal Women’s Bible class, also the Daughters of America. Besides her husband, she is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Charles W. Patterson of Wellsville, stepmother, Mrs. Ida Lauser, Pasadena, Calif, one sister, Mrs. Sophia Edgerly of Steubenville O, four half sisters Mrs. Mable Wilson Toronto; Mrs. George Grunet, Piqua; Mrs. Minnie Callender Pasadena Calif; Miss Sarah Lauser Pasadena; one half brother, Ed Lauser, McDonald Oho. Funeral services will be conducted at the Home Friday afternoon at 2 pm Rev. Roy L. Bolon pastor of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will be made in Spring Hill cemetery. Obit of John Ralston Passes away = found in Rezin Ralston’s papers & stuff by Bill Ralston of PA. = John C. Ralston one of the best known citizens of Wilkinsburg, died suddenly at his home, Nov at 616 Ross Avenue, of neuralgia of the heart at 11 o'clock Tuesday. He was 65 years old and for many years conducted a drug business in Wilkinsburg, but retired a few years ago. He seemed to be in good health and his death was very sudden. Mr. Ralston was born in Claysville, Washington Co PA. He was a citizen of Burgettstown for a number of years being engaged in the drug business on Railroad street, but moved to Wilkinsburg 21 years ago, where he resided up to the hour of his death. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Josephine M. Ralston, two sons & one daughter. They are Attorney William E. Ralston of Pittsburgh; J.C. Jr. Student at Washington & Jefferson college and Mrs. Bertha M. McClure of Long Beach Cal. He was a member of Orient Lodge, F& A.M of Wilkinsonburg, Bessemer Tent K.O.T.M of the same place & Major Lyon Post No 548, GAR He was also a member of the Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ralston was a member of a family of warriors and had an enviable war record. His father was Captain George Ralston, who served in the Mexican War. At the opening of the Civil war he enlisted in the famous old one Hundredth Penn Volunteers better known as the Roundheads; He served his term of enlistment, three years and immediately re-enlisted serving until the end of the war. He was wounded twice at Spottsylvania and at Welden railroad. His son William E. Ralston was a member of Company H. Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served in the Spanish -American War.James S. Stephenson, of Weir Heights Dies. James Stewart Stephenson 63 of 729 William Penn highway Weirton Heights died suddenly at 8:40 pm Saturday. He had served as first mayor of Weirton Heights. He was employed as a carpenter at the Weirton Steel company. Surviving are his widow Mrs. Sarah Stephenson one son Harry at home: a sister Mrs. Merle Ferguson of Paris Pa. Three brothers, Frank Stephenson of Paris PA, Clark Stephenson of Chicago and Fred Stephenson of Steubenville and two grand children. Funeral services will be held at the late residence at 2 pm Thursday. Rev. I.J. Howland pastor of the New Cumberland Methodist church, will officiate Burial will be in Three Springs cemetery. Friends may call at the late residence. Mrs. Anna Kate Campbell 75 died at the home of her son J. Clark Campbell, 3115 West Street Weirton at 10: 45 pm Wednesday, She had been ill for the last two weeks of pneumonia. Born May 28, 1866 in Pleasant Valley Hancock County she was the daughter of Thomas F. And Rebecca Graham Ralston pioneer local residents. Mrs. Campbell spent her entire life in this vicinity. Her husband Fred preceded her in death eight years ago. She was a member of the Florence PA U.P. Church. Besides her son J. Clark, she leaves two sisters, Miss Jessie Ralston & Mrs. James Work both of Weirton; Six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Campbell residence, 3115 West Street with Rev. R.L. Biddie of the Florence PA U.P. Church and Rev. K. Logan Barnes, pastor of the Cove Presbyterian church officiating Interment will be in the Three Springs cemetery Weirton Heights. The body will be removed to the residence at 4 pm. Charles Chuck Ross Ralston, 81 of Fenton Mo formerly of Wellsburg died Thursday Jane 28 1999 in St Anthony Medical Cemetery St. Louis Mo. He was a retired employee of Banner Fiberboard Wellsburg a former employee of Erkin Glass Wellsburg and a member of Wellsburg Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents - Lawrence and Mary Ross Ralston. Surviving are his wife Vera Waugh Ralston, a son Charles L. of Wellsburg; a daughter Mrs. Paul Marion Hoffman of Fenton Mo. with whom he resided a sister Marion Johnson of Brilliant five grandchildren; three great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brooke county Easter Seal Society. Box 215 Wellsburg, WV 26070 Arrangement by Reasner Funeral Home 1515 Charles St Wellsburg. Mrs. Catherine Ralston 60 wife of Elmer E. Ralston RD1 Carrollton died at the Aultman hospital, Canton, Tuesday at 1:35 am She had been in ill health the last 10 months. She was born June 2, 1884, in Birmingham England and resided for 23 years in Steubenville and the lst 16 years near Carrollton. She was a member of the Methodist church and Pythian Sisters lodge of Steubenville. She was married February 15 1906 to Mr. Ralston of Steubenville who survives with two son, Staff Sgt Lewis F. Ralston somewhere in the South Pacific and Elmer Ralston at Home; a daughter, Mrs Dorothy Slagle, Canton O and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Malloy and Mrs. Lean Marlock, McKeesport PA and Mrs. Sadie L. Ditter, South Heights PA also four grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday EST at the Allmon Funeral home in Carrollton in charge of Rev. M. Ray Smith with burials in Union cemetery. Announcement is made of the October twelfth marriage of Erma D. Work to Private Charles Kenneth May; USMC son of Mr. & Mrs. John D. May. PA avenue. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Clifford Work, Tallman Avenue Holidays Cove and the late Mr. Work.The single ring ceremony was performed in the Presbyterian manse at Rockville Maryland. The Rev Henry K. Pasma officiated. …goes on to tell what she wore.Paul Ralston New York, Paul Lewis Ralston 57 of Sarasota Fla formerly of Wellsburg, died Monday February 28, 2000 in New York University Cornell Medical Center, NY. He was head of the Sarasota Florida Chamber of Commerce, a Protestant and an Army Air Corps veteran of Peacetime. He was preceded in death by his father Gale C. Ralston his step father Ross Tennant. Surviving are his mother Marge Mains Ralston Tennant of Wellsburg, two daughters, Kimberly Miller and her husband David of Kennelton NY and Pamela G. Ralston of Seattle Wash. A sister Galene Liming and her husband Richard of Follansbee, two stepbrothers Ross Tennant & his wife Dorie, And Steven Tennant & his wife Joyce, both of Wellsburg, a step sister Pamela Tennant of Las Vegas NV; a grandchild; several nieces and nephews several great nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Brooke Hancock County P.O. Box 671, Follansbee, WV 26037 Arrangements by Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Brooke Review Mar 16 2000Kim Ralston Miller, 53 Ricker Road, Kinnelon NJ 07405 phone 973-492-9461 Email= ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~Mary, daughter of William and Sarah Morehead, was born at Holliday Cove, W VA. March 8, 1831. She was married to Rev. J. A Crayton November 1, 1849. To this union eight children were born, two of whom died in infancy, and one daughter Mrs. Lillian Carr, was called home in 1893. Now living three daughters, and two sons, Mrs. Emma Ingails of Westerville, Mrs. Ella Loveless, of Columbus. Mrs. Lizzie Carr of Ostrander, the two sons Albert and Edward, both of Columbus. All of whom are here present except Edward, who is in Florida because of ill health. The Craytons moved to Westerville in 1870. The husband and father Rev. J. A. Crayton for over 50 years a minister in the United Brethren church was called to his reward in the year 1904. He was a good man, faithful and sacrificing in those early days in seeking to build the Kingdom of God. Success was gainted him in the efforts made and through his ministry many were added to the Church. It was the writer’s privilege to know him as a man of God, ready at all times to do the bidding of his lord. He was a very close and warm friend of the now sainted J.B. Ressler, Bishop J.S. Mills, and other men of God. Mother Crayton was converted while still in her teens and united with the church. For fifty –three years her home was here among us and as long as health ?? was a faithful attendant at ? ege. (The First line at the top of the column is cut off & hard to read here.) The children w?? much to the home in which they were reared to manhood and woman hood. Much of what they are today as citizens and members of the Church must be attributed to the advantage and training in a Christian community and home. For many years mother Crayton lived alone in her home on East College avenue until six years ago when the children because of their love for her feared longer to leave her alone and she was taken to the home of her daughter Mrs. Ella Loveless at 129 Chittenden avenue, Columbus where for the past six years she has had the tender sympathy and ministry of children who loved her. During these years of residence in Columbus she has not been able to walk. Every consideration possible has been given to make her comfortable. She passed to her reward on last Friday evening. November ninth at eleven pm at the ripe old age of 92 years 8 months and 1 day. The long earthly life has ended. She fought the fight kept the Faith and now test from labor. To you her children is given the fragrance of her memory. May you each have the blessings of mother’s Lord and Master until you too shall he called home. While we’re sitting here in sadness, For the loved one gone away, She is reaping only gladness. In the land of endless day. Sure when her gentle spirit fled To realms beyond the azure dome With Arms outstretched the angel said, Welcome to heaven home sweet home. Ralston, Willis W. “Bill” 94 of Weirton, died Monday, Dec 8, 1997 in Weirton Medical Center. He was a retired mechanic and dairy farmer, and a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Weirton. His Wife Frances Sutton Ralston died Wed Dec 10, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Jane Ralston: three brothers, Tom, Les and Kenneth Ralston. Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Richard and Catherine Ralston of Moon Township PA; a brother, Fred Ralston of Fairmont W. VA; a sister Betty Bradley of Weirton; Three grandchildren, Julie Ralston and Edward Allen Ralston, both of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. George (Trisha) Miller of Erie, PA; a great granddaughter. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Monday at Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, 380 Penco Road, Weirton, Where services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland Presbyterian Church, in care of James Arnold, Treasurer, Route No 1 Box 171 B. Weirton, WBA 26062.Ralston, Frances S. 91 of Weirton, died Wednesday Dec 10, 1997, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church Weirton. Her husband Willis W. “Bill” died Monday Dec 8 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lewis and Fannie Myers Sutton; three brother, Frank, Kenneth and Atwell Sutton; two sisters, Mary Sutton and Gladys Jones. Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Richard and Catherine Ralston of Moon Township PA; three grandchildren, Julie Ralston and Edward Allen Ralston both of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. George (Trisha) Miller of Erie, PA; A great granddaughter. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday at Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, 380 Penco Road, Weirton where services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland Presbyterian Church, in care of James Arnold Treasurer, Route no 1 Box 171B Weirton, W. Va 26062.Weirton = Frances C. Ralston Weirton- Frances Caroline Ralston 91, died Thursday April 23, 1998 at the Barb Hatch Residential Boarding and Care. She was retired as a cook and kitchen manager at Pleasant Valley Country Club. She was born Nov 27, 1906, in Latrobe PA a daughter of the late William and Mary Margaret Murphy Bridge. She was also preceded in death by three brothers Maurice, Paul and Sylvester Bridge; and two sisters Estella Musick and Esther Reed. She was a member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Jefferson Grange, Northern Panhandle Pomona Grange, and West Virginia State Grange. She served as pianist at Pleasant Valley United Methodist church for many years, as well as holding various offices at the church. Surviving are her husband C. Chester Ralston, whom she married April 23, 1934, in St Mary’s W.Va.; a daughter Sylvia Resnik of Weirton; a son Charles L. Ralston of Weirton; five grandchildren and five great grand -children. Calling hours are from 1-3 and 7-9 pm. Sunday at the Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, 380 Penco Road; and from 10am until services at 11 am until services at 11 am Monday at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 101 Lisa Court with the Revs Patty Beagle and Betty Shaw officiating Interment will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery Florence PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2482 Weirton, and W.Va 26062Funeral Card of J. Ralston Born September 3, 1849 Died November 24, 1946 Services Wednesday Nov 27 2 pm From James Funeral Home Officiating Rev. O.J. Howearth, Interment Three Springs Cemetery.J. Ray Ralston 97, Summoned by DeathJ. Ray Ralston 97, of 2200 Main Street, Wellsburg, formerly of Hollidays Cove, one of the oldest residents of the West Virginia panhandle district, died at 9:30 pm Sunday in the Wheeling hospital where he had been confined for two weeks. He was born September 3, 1849 in Pennsylvania and had been employed in the tin mill of the Weirton Steel company until his retirement in 1925. He formerly resided in Hollidays Cove, but for many years had resided with his half-sister, Miss Jennie Ralston in Wellsburg. Surviving are his half-sister Miss Ralston, a brother, Wilson M. Ralston of Pataskia O and several nephews and nieces including, Mrs. Lucy Sanders of Follansbee, Clarence and Galen Smith of Wellsburg, and Mrs. N. C. Nicholas, Chicago Ill. A half sister, Mrs. Lucy Smith preceded him in death. Friends may call at the James funeral Home, 1245 Main Street. Follansbee after 7 pm. Today. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in charge of Rev. O.J. Hawearth. Burial will be in Three Springs cemetery Hollidays Cove. Sarah Jane Ewing, 79 died at the home of her nephew M. L Ralston, Swearingen hill Weirton at 9:30 pm Thursday. She suffered a stroke two weeks ago. A native of Hancock county she had lived most of her life in and around Weirton. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Lucy Ralston Weirton Heights; two nephews, M.L. And J.E. Ralston both of Swearingen hill; and two nieces, Mrs. James Stephenson Weirton Heights, and Mrs. Oliver Murray, Chester. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Lorenzo Ralston 56, of Swearingen Hill, Weirton, died this morning at 1:50 at the Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Mannie and Dora Ralston. He was born July 25, 1887 and was a life long resident of Hancock county, Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Daisy Cassidy Ralston, a daughter Mrs. N.A. Sutton, a brother Edward Ralston and two grandchildren Elaine and Eugene Sutton, all of Swearingen Hill. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Harold C. “Sam” Ralston 56, of 600 Florida Ave. Chester, died of an apparent heart attack early this morning while at work at the Kopper’s plant in Monaca. He was employed as a foreman at the boiler house and watch engineer. Mr. Ralston was born Oct 24, 1911 in what was then Hollidays Cove, W. VA. Son of the late Frank Ralston and Mary Clary Ralston. He resided in the Chester area for about 24 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Gayle) Anderson of Chester, a son Donald A. Ralston of Paris, PA two brothers Leroy Ralston of Charleston W.VA and Joseph Ralston of Las Vegas and two grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Chester Arner Chapel Burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Manchester, Friends may call at the Chapel Friday and Saturday up to the time of service. Harold Cecil Ralston obit. 1968.Clyde Leonard Len Cameron 61 of Pughtown, a retired employee (SP) of Weirton Steel Co, died this morning at 2:40 at City Hospital after a long illness. A native of Pughtown, Mr. Cameron was born Nov 5, 1904. He resided in Pughtown his lifetime and was a member of the Fairview Presbyterian Church of Pughtown. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Volga Ann Ferguson Cameron at home; three sons Richard Cameron, Leonard Cameron and James Cameron and a daughter Mrs. William Robb, all of Pughtown, and six grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland by the Rev. Gerald Dietch, minister of the Pughtown First Christian Church. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Pughtown. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm today.Clyde Cameron 1966 Evening Review Jan 19, 1966. Albuquerque Journal January 26, 2004Bernice M. Ralston, 83, a resident of Bernalillo, Died Saturday, Jan 24, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ford A. Ralston. She is survived by her sons, Richard A Ralston & wife, Avery and Cecil D. Ralston and wife, Jodi, all of Bernalillo; daughters Barbara Aguilar and husband, Cayetano of Albuquerque, Sandra Houston and husband Sam of Bernalillo and Cindy Gutierrez and husband, Joseph of Rio Rancho; grandchildren, Sherri, Cece, Melissa, Ray, Rick, Ronnie, Wendy, Billie, Sheri, Christy, Aubry, Wesley, Pam, Jan, Gregory, Mark, Scott, Jeff and Robin; 31 great- grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and brother, William E. Breeze and wife, Jackie of Albuquerque. Services will be held Wednesday, 1:00p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Bernalillo Ward, 325 Avenida De Bernalillo, with Bishop Brenton L. Fewoz officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Mrs. Ruby Ralston, of Slippery Rock PA who wrote a book “Our search for Ralston Ancestor in PA before 1800”. I Interviewed her for a college English paper on my family history by phone with Kim in 1995,& by letter too I sent her some of the info I had on the family & she wrote me back, sending a few copies of some of the pages in her book on the chapter of our Joseph Ralston, she had listed a Joseph as son of our Samuel & Martha & I had found info that disagreed with her findings- this Joseph went to Wood co OH & was from Armstrong co Pa according to a bio on him I found in a Ohio history book, he was the son of Ann Ralston who came to the US in 1803 with her children & was not included in Ruby’s book as she arrived in US after 1800. * ** Ruby believed that our Samuel might be a son of Samuel & Martha- because our Samuel named a daughter Martha- **But at that time- I didn’t know of the Samuel & Elizabeth Parks marriage & that they had a daughter Martha too??Page 80, Ruby Ralston’s book “Search for our Ralston Ancestors in PA before 1800” Chapter on Joseph Ralston of Kings Creek – PA Third Series Vol 3 under a list of Virginia Entries as page 545 is Joseph Ralston entered April 15, 1783 400 acres Kings Creek. In the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia is found the following record of a warrant Joseph Ralston Sr. Ohio County in the fork of Kings Creek as the head of Lick Run Dec 3, 1795. Both sons Joseph Ralston jr. & Samuel Ralston served in the Revolutionary War. A Record of Samuel Ralston service is found in the Pa Archives, Third Series Vol XXIII as follows Ranges on the Frontier 1776-1783 p. 322 Thomas Moore’s Company Sam’l Rawlstonp. 324 Dennis Springers Company Samuel RawlstonThe service of Joseph Ralston is not listed in the PA Archives, but his name appears in H. J. Eckerode’s list of Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia. He is not listed among the records of the War Dept of Washington DC but the Virginia Records show that he was in the 15th Virginia, later the 9th Regiment, with Lt. Springer on the line of the Continental Establishment. It also states that he enlisted in December 1775 for the time of the war, and the certification was made from Allegheny County PA, which would indicate his residence in that section of the country. This fact, plus his service being under the same LT. Springer as was his brother Samuel’s, clearly shows that this particular Virginia record concerns the Joseph Ralston of Kings Creek. The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Feb 5, 1923, Mrs. D. E. Copp, 900 De Kalb St, Norristown PA . Dear Madam; I have your letter of January 10 re the Ralston family. My full name is Joseph Hughes Ralston. I presume there is practically no connection between my immediate family and yours. I have been a Presbyterian minister for many years. And was to be interested in noticing the name of Dr. Grier Ralston of Norristown. There has been far many years one Presbyterian minister beside myself by the name of Ralston in the Presbyterian Church. I have never been able to trace my family history very far. The original Joseph Ralston probably came from Scotland or England about 1730. He had two sons, and he settled on Kings Creek (in Virginia) a stream entering into the Oho River near Steubenville O. The two sons, Joseph and Samuel were in the French and Indian War. Joseph, my ancestor was captured and carried a prisoner to Canada, and after his release he came into the section mentioned. Both of these sons had large families. Joseph had a son named Joseph and he had seventeen children, eleven by a first wife and six by a second. My father James was of the first marriage, the mother was a McCready was a godly Scotch woman. She tried to rear her children in the virtue and adesition?? of the Lord in the good, old way, and I believe most of them turned out well. I never saw any of them except my father, and he died when I was very young. He married in 1844 the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. Rev. Joseph Harper, and moved away from Kings Creek region and our family had very little connection with the Ralston’s after that. I will be greatly pleased to have some clever ser connection with your family, but fear that I cannot establish it. There is little doubt but that the Ralston’s came from a common stock in Scotland, but we must go back quite a number of generations. If you ever get trace of our connection between your Ralston connection and these I have mentioned I would be delighted to have the information. I am now connected with the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, and am not a young man. I have out lived an out worked nearly all my college and seminary classmates, but as still active. Very cordially, J.H. Ralston J.H. Ralston= Rev. Joseph Hughes Ralston, son of James & Angelina Ralston,Grandson of Joseph & Ann, Gr. Grandson of Joseph & Jean.Included in Ruby Ralston’s book were some early tax listings in the back & - for Joseph listed;1737 Jno Ralston -Vincent L ls9d1747 Joseph - Bethel 1749 Jno - Free Vincent1749 John - Vincent1750 Joseph - Bethel1768 –Joseph1771 Joseph p. 730 Louden Britian 15 Acres1774 Joseph p. 42, Loudon Britian 3 Acres, 1 horse 1 cattle.1790 census Vincent, Chester PA, M637-8, p 38 line 10 Ralston, Robert Esqr 3 male 16 & up, 2 males under 16, 3 females 16 & up 4 under 16p 38, line 11 Ralston, John Esqr 2 males 16 & up, 4 males under 16, 4 females 16 & up 0 under 16.1775 WILL of Joseph Ralston Chichester- yeoman, = I have copy, no family data, wit by;_____________Chester County PA Wills 1713-1825 ancestry.com search 4-17-01, *more to check on=Lettice Evans, Vincent Aug 27, 1786. To daughter Martha, wife of Abraham Lewis $20. To grandau Elizabeth Pain, wife of Wm Gen Pain. 50 acres of my plantation whereon she now lives. To granddaughter Margaret Fitzsummons $30. To grandson George Fitzsummons 10 shillings when of age. To granson Samuel Fitzsummons 10 shillings when of age. To grandau Lettice Fitzsummons $200. etc when of age.To my brothers’s daughters Ruth Beagle $10. To Ruth wife of Amos Thomas of Radnor, brass pan. To Robert, son of John Ralston $10 when of age. To St Peters’s church in the great Valley $30. To the Baptist church near Yellow Springs $5 for repairing graveyard fence. Executors; John Ralston, James Joh. Guardians for granddaughter Lettice; Robert Ralston, Thomas Willson. John Adam, Vincent Aug 2, 1791 Dec 1, 1791 Exec to sell real estate & divide proceed among 3 sons John, Conrad & Henry Miller. Remainder to 5 daughters Mary Rowwalt or Rosowalt, Catherine Ralston, Hannah Essick, Elizabeth Essick, Sarah Watkins, Executors Brother John Hawse, nephew Peter Miller of Vincent, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Index to the will books & interstate records of Lancaster Co PA 1729-1850 page 94 Joseph Ralston year 1812 * NEED to order this one****Paul Ralston 1813Paul Jr Ralston 1829, Book E, Vol 1 page 78John R. Ralston 1815, Book L Vol 1 p. 529 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Trail of Our Ralston Roots from Kings Creek Brooke co VA & the data collected on my search has been a labor of love over the years. Only with the help of some of Barbara A. & my super wonderful distant cousins Bill & Dale who have helped research the county records is this possible to put together and is is a works in progress. It is my an attempt to pull together the historical records of our Ralston family & their branches that descend from our first Joseph & wife Jane who came to the US before the Rev war according to the Beers history of Washington Co PA, they came to western Pa to Fort Pitt (Pittsburgh) when their 2 sons were young, & then they settled on the land on Kings Creek with their 2 sons Joseph & Samuel in 1783 and their families branched out from there. The data included on our Ralston family & those who married into the family has been gathered from the early History books of the area, Beers History of Washington Co PA, Family Bibles, county marriage records, birth & death, early tax listings, land deeds, cemetery records, death certificates, newspaper clippings, tombstones at the Three Springs Cemetery near Weirton, Hancock Co WV & the court house records of Brooke, & Hancock Co, & any other records I could get my hands on –some from the internet also that I have tried to verify or that we might have come across in our search along the way. We have found a few more cousins that come from the many branches of the 2 sons Joseph & Samuel & combining of all these many family records the Family tree has stretched out many directions. It has been gathered in a labor of love & with tears of joy along the way over the years as new info is added to help color the picture of our Ralston’s lives back so long ago on Kings Creek. If you find a mistake or have more info please contact Kim… the following descendants who have searched many-many-many-records of the county of Ohio, Brooke, Hancock, VA/WV & Washington Co PA. & Richmond VA & have shared with me their findings are:*Barbara Aguilar= email; baguilar@mindspring.com 3809 Goodrich NE, Albq NM 87110 from George, >Warren Samuel,> Alexander > Samuel & Elizabeth line> *William Bill Ralston, PA waralston@hotmail.com 920 Arch Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15234- 2204 from Rezin line > Joseph & Sarah > Joseph & Jane* Dale Patterson = Norton750@aol.com 181 Baldwin Rd., Carnegie, PA 15106 from Francis Ralston’s line= brother of My GG Alexander* Diane Taylor= DMarTaylor@aol.com 28755 Forest Rd, Willowick, OH 44095-5021 from Thomas Holmes line> Joseph & Lucinda Holmes> Joseph & Ann> Joseph & Jane* Gene Truxall? 3946 Highview, Trenton, Michigan 48183 ph 734-676-6694from Cooper, Robert & Nancy Wilson Ralston > Joseph & Ann> Joseph & Jane.* Joyce Lafquish, 3409 Camden Dr. Longmont, Co 80503, phone# 303-678-0963 GG granddaughter of Alexander Porter & Catherine Ralston by son Scott Tucker & Rachel Cassidy.Tom Greene, Tgreene469 @aol.com - same lines from Scott Tucker son-Ron Ketch, PO Box 703, Scott City KS 67871 Whitson Lines Denise White- drwhite@stratuswave.net Wm. Anderson & Keziah Ralston lines * Milt Ralston who located the Rev war bounty land warrant papers on Joseph in Richmond library on his lunch hours for me. Milt is from a different line of Samuel & Ann Curry Ralston, Pendleton Co VA branches. 232 Chatham Grover Lane, Richmond VA 23236, email=ralston_mp@vdot.state.va.usTyped by :>) ~*Kim Ralston Dresser, Rt.3 Box 168, Hydro, OK 73048 phone 405-663-2044 or email kim1@hintonet.net from Pete>Warren & America> Alexander> Samuel & Elizabeth Ralston >1810 census of Hopewell twp, Wash Co PA sheet 614-615, microfilm M 252-57Joseph RALSTON =1 m 10-16, 1 m 26-44 & 4 females un 10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 26-45William RALSTON= 2 m u 10, 1 m 26-44, 2 f u 10, 1 f 26-451810 Brooke co VA= census begin 6 Aug 1810.Each had 1 loom, 100 yds woven, Samuel had 1 smith in the household & 1 not Taxed?*Joseph 52310-0101 Samuel 20202-31110-011 m 26-45 =1766-1784 1 f 26-45 (1766-1784) 2 m over 45 before 1765 1 f 26-45 (1766-1784)5 m u 10 (1800-1810) 1 f 10-16 (1795-1800) 2 m u 10 (1800- 1810) 3 f u 10 (1800-1810)2 m 10-16 (1795-1800)* wife Ann? 2 m 16-26 (1785-1794) 1 f 10-16 (1795-1800)3 m 16-26 (1785-1794)* 1 NOT TAXED? 1 f 16-26 (1785-1794) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1820 Brooke co VA= begin 7 Aug 1850Joseph Gent. 431201/20010/0600 in agri Samuel 010001/30001/0200 in agri 1 m 45 & up before 1775 1 f 26-45 =1776-1794 1 m 45 & up before 1775 1 f 45 & up before 17754 m u 10 =1810-1820 2 f u 10 =1810-1820 1 m 10-16 =1805-1810 3 f u 10 =1810-18203 m 10-16 =1805-1810 wife Sarah? 1 m 16-18 =1802-1804 2 m 16-26 =1795-1804 ?Joseph Jr 100010/00010/0001 in Manufacture Joseph 200010/10010/0100 in Agri1 m 26-45 =1776-1794 1 f 26-45 =1776-1794 1 m 26-45 =1776-1794 1 f 26-45 =1776-17941 m u 10 =1810-1820 wife Lucinda P.?? 2 m u 10 =1810-1820 1 fu 10 =1810-1820Robert 200010/00010/0100 in agri James 010001/01501/0101 1 in man 1 in agr1 m 26-45 =1776- 1794 1 f 26-45 =1776-1794 1 m 45 & up = bef 1775 1 f 45 & up bef 17752 m u 10 =1810-1820 1 m 10-16 =1805-1810 1 f 10-16 =1805-1810 IN WELLSBURG 5 f 26-45 =1776-1794 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1830 census = begin 15 June 1830, key= 0-5,5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-30,30-40 etc.. Joseph Sr. p 166 1011001/011001 Samuel p 166 11001/1101 (15-20)1 m 40-50= 1781-1790 1 f 30-40 =1791-1800 1 m 20-30 =1801-1800 1 f 20-30 =1801-18101 m u 5 = 1825-1830 1 f 5-10 =1821-1825 1 m u 5 =1825-1830 1 f 5-10 =1821-18251 m 10-15 =1816-1820 1 f 10-15 = 1816-1800 1 f u 5 = 1825-18301 m 20-30 =1801-1810 Joseph p 166 21101/01001 (20-30) Joseph o, 167 011101/211000 (20-30) 1 m 30-40 =1791-1800 1 f 20-30 = 1801-1810 1 m 30-40 =1791-1800 1 f 20-30 =1801-18102 m u 5 =1825-1830 1 f 5-10 = 1821-1825 1 m 5-10 =1811- 1815 2 f u 5 =1825-18301 m 5-10 =1821-1825 1 m 10-15 =1816-1820 1 f 15-20 =1811-1815 1 m 10-15 =1821-1825 1 m 15-20 =1811-1815Samuel p 167 10001/1101 (15-20??) Samuel p 167 100010/1101 (20-30)1 m 20-30 =1801-1810 1 f 15-20* = 1811-1815 1 m 20-30 =1801-1800 1 f 20-30 =1801-18101 m 5-10 = 1821-1825 1 f 5-10 = 1821-1825 1 m u 5 =1825-1830 1 f 5-10 =1821-18251 m u 5 = 1825-1830 1 f u 5 =1825-1830 Martha p 167 10001/002 =10-15 ?, 1 50-60 1 m u 5 = 1825-1830 2 f 10-15 = 1816-1820 * Samuel INV 1824- was Martha pregnant?1 m 20-30 = 1801-1810 1 f 50-60 =1771-1780 land deed in 1829 list 4 sons-Robert p 166 011001/12001 (30-40) Andrew p 167, 2001 0001 is 15-20 1 m 30-40 =1791- 1800 1 f 30-40 = 1791-1800 1 m & f 15-20 =1811-18151 m 10-15 =1816-1820 2 f 5-10 =1821-1825 2 m u 5 = 1825-1830 1 m u 10 = 1821-1825 1 f u 5 = 1825-1830Alexander 12121 20-30 (1801- 1800) & 001001 30-40 (1791-1800) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1840 census Brooke co VA = begin 1 June 1840, = looks like I need to double check Joseph SR.? Joseph p 16 (50-60?) 00102001/00102001 Joseph p. 16, 1102001/0011001 1 m 70-80?? =1761-1770 1 f 50-60 =1781-1790 1 m 40-50 =1791-1800 1 f 40-50 =1791-18001 m 30-40 =1801-1810 2 f 20-30 =1811- 1820 2 m 15-20 =1821-1825 1 f 15-20 =1821-18262 m 20-30 =1811-1820 1 f 10-15 =1826-1830 1 5-10 =1831-1835 1 f 10-15 =1826-18301 m 10-15 =1826-1830 1 u 5 =1835-1840? 0010200001 –10th spot would be 70-80????Joseph p. 17, 0001201 / 11210001 Samuel p. 17 220001/ 1111011 m 40-50 =1791-1800 1 f 50-60 =1781-1790 1 m 30-40 =1801-1810 1 f 30-40 =1801-1810 1 m 20-30 =1811-1820 1 f 15-20 =1821-1825 2 m 5-10 =1831-1835 1 f 15-20 =1821-18251 m 15-20 =1821-1825 2 f 10-15 =1826-1830 2 m u 5 =1835-1840 1 f 10-15 =1826-1830 1 f 5-10 =1831-1835 1 f 5-10 =1831-1835 1 f u 5 =1835-1840 1 f u 5 =1835-1840Alexander p. 42 0002101/00010011 m 40-50 = 1791-1800 1 f 50-60 =1781-17901 m 20-30 =1811-1820 1 f 15-20 =1821-18251 m 15-20 =1821-1825 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1843 will of Joseph; listed; Joseph, Robert, Alexander, Samuel, dau Jean Wilson, John, William, Andrew kids Jesse, Isaac & David, land by William Morehead, Son James left the sawmill & carding machine, son David’s dau Ruth Ann, & Kids still living at home: Anne, Melinda, Elizabeth, George, Resin, Jeremiah left the farm, & wife Sarah the house. Wit. Jas Cochran & John Sheets. (* John Sheets wife left land to Belinda, Anne, Eliz, George, Resin, & Jeremiah.*?interesting could she be related- to Sarah?or Joseph?Tombstone rubbing Joseph d. 1843 = 78 yrs old –b. est 1765Joseph’s Children with Ann:Joseph 1791, Robert 1792, Alexander 1794, Samuel (((?Oct 1795-96,? Or 1801?))Dau Jean Wilson ?, John, William abt 1801-1805, Andrew d. by 1843, James Jan 1806, David, Inv 18 ? McCready abt 1812 ?/d. 1840 age 28 yrs./ d. 1842 INV.Joseph’s children with Sarah _Greer/GreirSarah Anne 1813- 1882 70 yrs old / George 1814 -1897 age 83, Resin Oct 16, 1816- d. 1890 74 yrs / Belinda 1819- 1899 80 yrs oldElizabeth 1823or Oct 1822 -1909/ Jeremiah 1825-1903Samuel & Martha’s kids; 4 sons & 8 daughters @according to Beers history.Joseph 1791, Samuel ? b. Nov 24, 1801? – 1881 m Elizabeth McConnell , Andrew- listed in deed 1829 “Joseph equal in right of bro Andrew & Mary his wife”?*Jane 1795 55 in 1850 census, - d. 1867, m by 1817 William Wilson, Mary 1796 – 54 in 1850, m James Cochran, m by 1829.Margaret 1798 - 1880 82 yrs old m William Cochran by 1829Catherine 1808 -1879 m Alexander Porter moved to Carroll co OH-Eliza Ann b. ? signed deed in 1850 Eliza Nosken/James NoskenHenrietta m Timothy W. Kelly by 1829 deed, assignee of _______in 1850 deed.Sarah M. b. ? rec lot 9 21 yrs m William Morehead bef 1829 deedMartha ? got a lot of land in 1829, deed for sell by Richard Porter & Martha to _ , a Richard Porter gets land same time as Alexander Porter, / a Martha & Abraham Morehead m in Brooke co 1841? A Martha Morehead b.1822-23/ 28 in 1850 Carroll co OH?? D. June 6, 1860 age 37 yrs 7 m 9 days, /a Martha Ralston married Abraham Morehead in Brooke co VA 1841, John -got land in 1829, sells to Samuel in 18--?? Wonder if he moved to Wellsburg?A John Ralston /b. 1823? (would have been 6 in 1829?) m 1846 Keziah Lewis, listed in Brooke co 1850 census, he is gone by 1860 census- listed as lot owner in Wellsburg cem, no dates on him, ?Joseph 1791-1846 married Nov 13, 1817 to Lucinda P. Holmes d. 1845/46,Elia d. at 2?, Isaac 1819-1849, Joseph 1823-1846, Thomas 1826, Caroline 1832, Mary 1821, William 1832Joseph 1791-aft 1870 married 18 Feb 19, 1812 to Mary Morehead Mary A. ?, Sarah ?, Margaret 1828, James 1828 Obetta 18??= m 1812-1828=10 yrs ?could have more kids?Samuel 1801-1881 married 18 —? Elizabeth McConnell, d. 1875 70 yrs oldBarbara 1817-1835 ?, Martha 1825, Alexander 1826- 1922, Margaret 1830, James 1836, William 1839, Frances 1842, Eliza 1837Samuel 1795-96- d. Jan 4, 1867 71 yrs 3 m 20 days, 18 married Elizabeth Parks Sarah A. b. June 25, 1825/26, Catherine Mar 31, 1828, Andrew Marshall 1830-1898, Joseph M. 1832 OH-1861 age 32 yrs 3 m 23 day, Robert P. 1835-1862, Elizabeth 1837, Phoebe A. 1842, Martha 1841, Rebecca F. I 1843-1851 at 7 yrs, Manerva J. 1847, /maybe son or grson? William M. 1854-? m Wealtha J. Brown 1886. 1850 census – Hancock co VA.William 45 (1801/*-1805?) & Ractinia, James 42 (1808?/1806*) & Angeline, Resin 32 (1816) & Ellen, George 34 (1814) & Martha, Jeremiah 24 (1825) & Jane, Thomas 24 (1825) & brothers & sisters. Joseph 59 (1791-aft 1870) & Mary, Samuel 50 (1801-1881) & Eliz 40, Alexander /Seth 22 & Rachel 15 living with her parents.Wilson 26 Mary 33 & Hannah 10, Joseph 33 & Hannah 33, Samuel 35 & Catherine 30 (Samuel & Eliz Parks in Seneca co OH 1850 census their 1st 3 kids b. Brooke= Sarah 1825, Catherine 1825, Andrew 1830)